Location: Braga
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Where to Eat in Braga: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Sometimes called the “Portuguese Rome” for its many churches, Braga is an ancient town in northwest Portugal. Its history and livelihood are tied to Christianity dating to the 3rd century. The city’s 12th-century Sé (Cathedral) is still one of the most popular attractions. Just outside of town lies the renowned Bom Jesus de Monte pilgrimage sanctuary, with its striking Baroque stairway. After dark, the stoic town turns upside down, with a rich nightlife thanks to its many university students.
Things to do in Braga
1. Gosto Superior
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By Stella_1834 - London, United Kingdom
We had a great vegetarian meal and I am not a vegetarian so often sceptical but was really pleasantly surprised and would highly recommend it to both vegetarians and non- vegetarians. Amazing value for money and great desserts too - especially the apple crumble. It got busy at around 20.30 so would either book or get there early!
2. Restaurante Cozinha da Se
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 977 reviews
In the land of Archbishops and the edge of the Cathedral is a house that lives differently day and night. Restaurant during mealtimes, turns into a bar with live music the night away. The decor is a mix of various styles and eras, beginning with the ancient stone walls, contrasting with modern lamps and bold, colorful paintings as well as contemporary art. In the table, the art goes through dishes like feijoada octopus, cod and skewered with bread sticks bull laurel.
Reviewed By bnbass - Hilversum, The Netherlands
Nice place and a good crew that gove you a great night out. The Portugese kitchen seems simple but it is all in the small details and herbs. That is what they understood in this place with touches of safraan, coriander and other spices gracing your taste buds. And for desert, the waiter refused to let us go before we tasted the famous Podim Abade de Priscos. If we tell you what's in it you probably don't want to eat it...but do...in one word marvellous.
3. Paulo Padeiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By Maphysto - Bonn, Germany
This is a place we would never have found without tripadvisor. Located in a residential area quite a bit off the main tourist routes, this is an inconspicuous place with little effort wasted on decoration. Costumers seem to be mostly local families who enjoy the delicious goat that is the house specialty. We were delighted. Simply good meat perfectly prepared, with excellent roasted potatoes, a nice tomato salad, and a truly excellent red vinho verde to go with this. The service was very friendly, too. Well worth the rather long walk.
4. Sao Frutuoso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 900 reviews
Situated just outside Braga, near the chapel of St. Frutuoso of Visigothic Montélios, this space is where the art of cooking and hospitality are always present. Restaurant with more than 30 years, a landmark in the city, bleached so original, presents an extremely welcoming.
Reviewed By yupersik
We found this restaurant thanks to reviews on TripAdvisor in other way it is quite complicated to find it because it is situated a little bit off the beaten pass.
Once we entered it was clear that it was a very ancient traditional restaurant due to its interior. Rocky walls and wooden furniture. Later we found out there also was an inner open Terrace.
The menu was written by hand in Portuguese so it was quite hard to understand what was it about but the waiter kindly explained us all the positions and stressed the ones that were specials that particular day. We had a Coq and a Veal. Both stewed and garnished with some vegetables. The waiter also recommended us the size of the dishes and its appropriate quantities. Everything with desserts and a bottle of wine summed up to about 60€.
Both dishes tasted greatly! It was the real Portuguese home cooking. If we ever return to Braga, we will be sure to come back to this restaurant.
5. Naco NA Pedra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By CarlosSantos - Porto, Portugal
For over 15 years that this restaurant is an icon of Braga (the third-largest city in Portugal).
The food is without fail, amazing whether you go for the "Tibornada de Bacalhau (Cod fish)" or for the great success of the Chef Vitor "Posta à Mirandesa".. I can also highly recommend "Espeto de Picanha" (Tender loin on the spit). Among several Deserts I would like to mention the favourites "Crepe à Naco" and "Baba de Camelo ". In addition to a warm atmosphere, some times with live music, the staff is very efficient and courteous. Concerning the wines, they have a wide list to pamper any appreciator. The prices are very reasonable and most of the courses are enough for two. When in Braga look for the NACO NA PEDRA at Rua Fernado Oliveira Guimarães 38 and do not forget to book for dinner. Phone 253218028. Enjoy your meal!|
6. Tasquinha Dom Ferreira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By selos10 - los angeles
Our party of four ordered 3 dishes: arroz pato (duck rice), feijoada with white beans and pork chops. They were all very good but I specially enjoyed the duck rice. It is a worthwhile choice and given a chance i would order it again. The dishes were well prepared and presented. The prices were also very reasonable!
7. Restaurante Tia Isabel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 428 reviews
The restaurant aunt Isabel's Mission is the relentless pursuit of the best quality/price ratio with regard to the services it provides. In fact, this is the only way we make sense, and we must realize that, from this point of view, our Mission is never depleted! That is our main challenge and our biggest motivation factor and it is with that spirit that we open the doors every day. Come meet our specialties as we are sure you will like it. Or rather, there is at least one certainty that we take for granted and that nobody takes: is that we will always, always, our best, to provide you an excellent meal. For many years we've been on the other side, and we know well, how satisfying it is, reach the end of a meal and say ... I'M GLAD WE CAME HERE!!! We fought for it!
Reviewed By Bobby416
Visited the restaurant on advice of trip advisor. Fairly small establishment so would recommend making a booking. Very pleasant staff, nice ambience. We were presented with a computer tablet to view the menu & drink options in English, and order what we wanted. A nice idea with pictures and descriptions, although sometimes a little confusing to get right portion sizes. Many locals present and appeared to have the roast lamb, their specialty, we opted for the chicken and veal rollover, both delicious. Pleasant meal but not sure we would go back a second time.
8. Bira dos Namorados
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 965 reviews
Bira dos namorados - a space with love in Braga Situated in one of the prime areas of the city of archbishops, near the Cathedral of Braga, Bira dos Namorados is a space blends tradition with innovation in a space that joins fast food with a Regional Store and Coffee Concert. With signature dishes of a hamburger, Bira, as it is commonly known, offers prices that are friends of the purse, to prowl around the house from € 5 to € 8. "It's a very nice space, an inviting space with a modern versatility and sympathy in attendance," said Jose Baptista, one of the customers. Despite recent, Bira dos Namorados space has conquered the heart of Braga, fulfilling one of the objectives of the project. Food With names of Portuguese dances, each dish cooked by the chef acquires the essence of a traditional Portuguese dance. The "Bailinho" is the hamburger that most distinguishes in the portfolio from Bira, grilled burger with beef, cheese island, caramelized banana, bacon and garlic mayonnaise. Already elected nail is the "Danca na Roda" which features grilled beef, brie cheese, ham and garlic butter. Team Owned by a young and irreverent couple, the team at Bira dos Namorados is composed of new people, the kitchen is led by chef Joao Tiago Sa that, despite 23 years, cooked products with different textures and flavors. Mariana and Diogo, owners and lovers, consider this space reflects the pride they have in their country and the love that unites them.
Reviewed By Paulo C
It's a small and very peculiar restaurant where the specialty are "home made" burgers.
Each Burger has a funny name and they have a very good mix of ingredients to achieve very tasty and unique burgers.
It's a unique experience and not to miss when visiting Braga.
9. Retrokitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By davyboy56 - Wigan, United Kingdom
portions small pre heated food not for me called here because of the reviews sorry can't agree found them to be misleading
10. Twine Wine & Tapas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
We reinvented the traditional Portuguese cuisine providing you a gastronomic journey. Twine Tasting Life Please note that at lunch hours we work only with a 7€ menu of two dishes (one of fish or one of meat).
Reviewed By xristosoikon1994 - Patras, Greece
perfect meal,wonderful atmosphere,affordable prices and fantastic pastries!! In TWINE restaurant love good wine!! ..I worked there in the context prongramatos erasmous and would like to do it again Thank you for perfect hospitality and for the opportunity to meet so many NEW TASTES
